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With Congressman Fred Upton now retiring after 35 years of service in Washington, we asked him what moments from his career stand out the most. He told WSJM News throughout seven presidents and seven different House speakers,

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is seeking a new mobile command vehicle. Deputy Dave Albers spoke to county commissioners this week, saying the vehicle would serve as a sort of office on wheels for sheriff’s department staff

Work to replace all lead water service lines in the city of Benton Harbor is about 20% complete. Michigan EGLE spokesperson Hugh McDiarmid tells WSJM News about 920 lines have now been replaced with about 3,500 to

The Berrien County Public Defender’s office will seek funding from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission to expand the legal services it provides to emerging youth defendants. Chief Public Defender Paul Jancha spoke to the Berrien County Board

Divorce filings are exploding. Jennifer Lindquist, an associate attorney at MichiganDivorceHelp.com, says figures are up 20% over pre-pandemic levels: “Divorce is becoming a more and more normal part of society in general as we’re seeing people sometimes

Every April 7 is National Beer Day. So as it’s celebrated today, Mike Turriff, owner of M4 Distributing, one of Michigan’s top craft beer distributors, is anxious to work with his suppliers to try to get things

Golfers from around southwest Michigan are gearing up for the 2022 Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship. It’s set for May 25 through May 29 at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor. As the event nears, the PGA held the

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an outsized impact on Black and Latino communities in Michigan, including when it comes to college plans. A new report from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Initiative finds nearly a third

Excitement is building for the 2022 Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship, to be held at Harbor Shores May 25 through May 29. The PGA invited golfers from all over southwest Michigan to get in on the fun with

The Amtrak Pere Marquette line has been named the Best Train Line in the United States by travel website Wanderu’s 2022 Passengers Choice Awards. The site rated travel around the country in several categories, and says the

YouthBuild Benton Harbor will be hosting several events over the coming months to showcase what it does and give those who are interested a chance to learn more. Mary Morphey with Kinexus tells WSJM News YouthBuild is

As he prepares to leave Congress at the end of the year, Congressman Fred Upton is opening up about his experiences in Washington and accepting kind words from colleagues. He appeared on Michigan’s Big Show with Michael

A $20,000 grant is going to the city of Niles for a downtown improvement project. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation says the Main Street Vibrancy Grant Program provides grants of $20,000 to Select or Master level Michigan

The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating after a body was found in a field on Saturday. The department says the body of 39-year-old Edward Lindsey was found near 525 Cherry Street around 12:30 p.m.

Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad says now is a time of great change in the city. Speaking Monday, he said with the ongoing lead issues with water in homes, the federal and state government have stepped up

South Haven’s All Seasons Marine is changing hands. Gull Lake Marine Center has bought the business and it becomes their fourth location for the Richland-based company. Previous owners Tom and Terry Giesler say Gull Lake Marine will

Congressman Fred Upton says will will not seek re-election. The St. Joseph Republican, who has served 18 terms in the U.S. House, made the announcement on the House floor. Democrat Debbie Dingell of Dearborn is good friends

As the trial against four men accused of plotting to kidnap Governor Whitmer continues, University of Michigan counterterrorism expert Javed Ali says homegrown terror is a difficult thing to prove since groups don’t usually break the law

Stunning news in the St. Joseph retail community!  Pater True Value Hardware has confirmed that the store will be closing. Pater posted a “Store Closing Sale” on Facebook Tuesday night.  The reaction of some readers was “must

Sophisticated driving assistance systems are now common in newer vehicles, but new AAA research shows the confidence of drivers and their understanding of the technology vary based on whether they received some instruction or decided to learn

As the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship approaches, downtown St. Joseph businesses are helping to promote it with the KitchenAid Stand Mixers on Parade April 15 through May 29. St. Joseph Today Director Amy Zapal tells WSJM

Work starts next week on a reconstruction project on M-51 near Decatur. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the project will include asphalt resurfacing, drainage structure repairs, curb ramps, and new pavement markings. It will affect 1.4

Coming soon to Benton Harbor High School will be ESports. District Superintendent Andrae Townsel was in Kalamazoo this week to visit Western Michigan University to learn more about how to implement a competitive video game program in

With Congressman Fred Upton announcing his retirement on Tuesday, WSJM News wondered what factored into his decision. He told us. “The new redistricting map didn’t do us any favors,” Upton said. “Now there are more St. Joe

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has saluted Congressman Fred Upton for his 35 years of serving in the U.S. House of Representatives now that he’s announced his retirement. Whitmer issued a statement Tuesday, saying Upton is “a lifelong Michigander,

Congressman Fred Upton of St. Joseph is retiring after this term ends. He has served in the U.S. House for the past 35 years and is the longest-serving current member of Congress from Michigan. Upton’s 21st Century